The sculpture depicts a circular medal with a profile portrait of a man with long hair, looking to the left. The man is shown wearing elaborate attire with intricate patterns and a detailed medallion on the clothing. The color of the sculpture is mainly gold with patches of dark patina. Around the border of the medal, there are embossed inscriptions. The overall appearance of the medal suggests historical significance or age.
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Pirro Malvezzi, 1429-1505, Patrician of Bologna [obverse]

medalist Bolognese 15th Century

1477

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 7.25 cm (2 7/8 in.)
Culture
Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Gift of Andrew Brown in honor of Alison Luchs
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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